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Last Minute Mardi Gras Tips

With over 30 parades scheduled for within the next five days, residents and visitors to New Orleans can practically run into a parade route at every turn. With the heavy traffic in the city, be sure to plan ahead with some helpful tips.

Keep an eye on the weather. Saturday has the possibility of showers, and you don't want to be caught out at the parade without your rain gear.

Get there early! For the bigger parades in the uptown area, you'll want to be there at least 4 hours ahead of time.

Consider riding your bicycle. Traffic becomes very congested around the parade routes, and the warmer temperatures will provide for pleasant riding weather. Be sure to bring a backpack or bag to haul all of your beads from the parades!

Watch out for parking tickets! Be smart about where you park. Don't double-park or park in front of fire hydrants or on the neutral grounds (medians).